1886–87 in English football
The 1886–1887 season was the 16th season of competitive football in England.
Events
- Dial Square FC are founded by workers at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, and play their first match on 11 December. After several name changes and moves, the club will eventually become known as Arsenal.
National team
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Comp | scorers |
| 6 February 1887 | Bramall Lane, Sheffield | 7–0 | BHC | Fred Dewhurst , William Cobbold & Tinsley Lindley | |
| 26 February 1887 | Kennington Oval, London | 4–0 | BHC | William Cobbold , Tinsley Lindley & Jack Powell | |
| 19 March 1887 | Leamington Road, Blackburn | 2–3 | BHC | Tinsley Lindley & Fred Dewhurst |
Key
- H = Home match
- BHC = British Home Championship
Honours